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Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project alternative proposed by Carroll lawmaker
State Sen. Chris West has proposed an alternative to the proposed 70-mile transmission line threatening to raise energy bills and compromise farmland in Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties. PJM, the Regional Transmission Organization responsible for operating power systems that provide energy for all of Maryland, has contracted with the Public Service Enterprise Group to complete the ...
Maryland volleyball falls to New Hampshire in five sets despite comeback effort
After splitting its first two matches of the 2024 campaign, Maryland volleyball looked to bounce back and get in the win column again against New Hampshire. In the final match of the LSU tournament, Maryland staged a comeback after going down 2-0 and forced a fifth set, but ultimately lost.
Local Acro Athletes To Represent Team USA
2024 is not only an Olympic year, but also a World Championship year for the sport of Acrobatic Gymnastics. This summer at the 2024 USA Acrobatic Gymnastics National Championships and World Team Trials in Minneapolis (the same week and location of the Artistic Gymnastics Olympic Trials), USA Gymnastics selected two groups from Rockville’s Xtreme Acro to represent Team USA.
Testudo Talk Podcast: Instant reaction to Maryland football’s season-opening win over UConn
On this episode of the Testudo Talk Podcast, Colin McNamara, Ryan Alonardo and Matt Germack give their instant reactions to Maryland football’s season-opening win over UConn. Listen to the episode here. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else you get your podcasts. On this episode.
Maryland football wallops UConn, 50-7, behind Billy Edwards Jr.’s big day: ‘Great liftoff’
COLLEGE PARK — The post-Taulia Tagovailoa era for Maryland football began as well as coach Mike Locksley could have hoped. Billy Edwards Jr. shepherded a largely untested offense to more than 600 yards and four touchdowns, and an experienced defense overwhelmed a middling opponent as the Terps waltzed to a 50-7 victory over visiting UConn in the season opener for both schools Saturday afternoon before an announced 35,421 at SECU Stadium. “Great start to the 2024 season, great liftoff,” said Locksley, who improved to 5-1 in season-opening games. “We talked to our team going into this game about the start and the importance of getting off to a fast start and putting it all together, and I thought we were able to do it today with all three phases contributing to the win.” Maryland, which reached the 50-point plateau for the first time since a 56-21 throttling at Charlotte on Sept. 10, 2022, did what it was expected to do against a Huskies team that went 3-9 last fall and 9-16 in its first two years under former NFL coach Jim Mora. UConn dropped to 1-3 in its series with the Terps, with that lone win occurring Sept. 15, 2012.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with car on East-West Highway
HYATTSVILLE, Md. — Hyattsville Police say a person riding their motorcycle was killed in a crash on East-West Highway on Saturday. Police say the crash took place in the 4300 block of East-West Highway and involved a car and a motorcycle. A Honda HRC was reportedly making a U-turn from the westbound lanes to the eastbound lanes of the highway. The motorcyclist was traveling eastbound when they were was struck by the driver of the Honda HRC.
Terrifying Hit On Quarterback Leads To Targeting Ejection In Week 1 Matchup
Controversy in College Park. The UConn Huskies traveled to Maryland to play against the Terrapins on the road in Week 1. During the matchup, UConn defensive back Jordan Wright was ejected from the game after being flagged for a targeting hit on Maryland quarterback Billy Edwards. ...
Freedom High School Collegiate Cohort Takes Flight at NOVA
The Collegiate High School program allows students to simultaneously pursue high school and college education. At Freedom High School, students can enroll in college courses during their regular school day, integrating these classes into their existing schedule. This initiative enables students to start building their college transcripts alongside their high school records, at no cost to them or their families.
Virginia school district expands to 200-day year
The hottest days of summer vacation are stopped cold in the capital of Virginia.While most schools nationwide are just starting the academic year, Richmond Public Schools opened the school year for some of its elementary schools on July 22. The city started to experiment with a longer school year in 2023 in an attempt to make up for learning loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.School officials said the first year was so successful that they expanded to more schools for the 2024-2025 school year.Student and parent reactionFairfield Court Elementary is one of the schools already in month two...
Free Trial Classes at Virginia National Ballet
Join Instructor Marjorie French, a competitive ballroom dancer and professional ballet dancer, as she introduces you to different ballroom styles such as Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive, Foxtrot, Tango, Waltz, and more. Welcome to 10-year-olds up to adults! Wear comfortable clothing and dress shoes (no sneakers.) No experience...
Fairfax City Restaurant Week Serves Up Prix Fixe Meals and $10 Deals
You’ll have the chance to try different meals for $25 or $40 from Labor Day through September 8. Fairfax City Restaurant Week returns on Labor Day with 27 restaurants offering deals on their authentic dishes. Whether you are looking to go to your favorite eatery or venture out of...
Driver shot dead by DC police after crashing into a McDonald’s, officials say
It happened after the car he was driving crashed into the McDonald’s located at 2529 Good Hope Road, at the intersection of Marion Barry Avenue and Naylor Road, just after 5:30 a.m. D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith said the driver was initially unresponsive and responding officers requested backup. Once...
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